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‘Shireen Abu Akleh’s life matters,’ Al Jazeera tells UN

‘Shireen Abu Akleh’s life matters,’ Al Jazeera tells UN

Al Jazeera, 25 May 2022

Al Jazeera’s Washington bureau chief has called on the UN Security Council to ensure the protection of journalists, urging an independent and transparent probe into the killing of the network’s veteran reporter Shireen Abu Akleh.

Texas school shooting: 19 children and two adults killed

Texas school shooting: 19 children and two adults killed

Al Jazeera, 25 May 2022

“It is time to turn this pain into action”. That is the message from US President Joe Biden after 19 young children and two adults were killed in a school shooting in Texas.

🇪🇹 Can Ethiopia build on a truce to end war in Tigray? | The Stream

🇪🇹 Can Ethiopia build on a truce to end war in Tigray? | The Stream

Al Jazeera, 25 May 2022

A recent declaration by Tigrayan forces fighting Ethiopia’s federal government that it will release thousands of prisoners of war is fuelling optimism the warring sides are moving towards direct talks – but obstacles to peace remain.

Has Russia achieved its war objectives in Ukraine? | Inside Story

Has Russia achieved its war objectives in Ukraine? | Inside Story

Al Jazeera, 25 May 2022

Three months into Russia's so-called 'special military operation' in Ukraine, the invasion appears to be turning into a drawn-out war.

Ukraine's Kyiv returning to life with residents confident of vict

Ukraine's Kyiv returning to life with residents confident of vict

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

People in Ukraine's capital are still confident about winning the war, and even reclaiming their lost land.

Pakistan drought leaves farmers desperate for water

Pakistan drought leaves farmers desperate for water

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

In southern Pakistan, farmers warn that a severe drought is damaging crops. Experts blame global warming for a rising number of floods in the north of Pakistan and drought in the south.

Quad summit: Leaders of US, India, China, and Australia meet

Quad summit: Leaders of US, India, China, and Australia meet

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

Leaders of the US, India, Australia and Japan have met in Tokyo.

Women in Kenya improving their livelihoods through seaweed farmin

Women in Kenya improving their livelihoods through seaweed farmin

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

Hundreds of women on Kenya’s south coast have introduced a new

China-Taiwan: Why are Biden’s comments so controversial?

China-Taiwan: Why are Biden’s comments so controversial?

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

In an unscripted remark, US President Joe Biden went against his own government’s official policy by vowing to defend Taiwan militarily if China ever attacks.

‘Treat all refugees with the same compassion’ #AJOPINION

‘Treat all refugees with the same compassion’ #AJOPINION

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

Writer and activist @nhialgdeng wishes that he was welcomed with open arms when he was a refugee, just like the Ukrainians fleeing the war.

Deadly floods cause havoc in Bangladesh, northeast India

Deadly floods cause havoc in Bangladesh, northeast India

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

Days of heavy rainfall and flooding have left dozens dead and tens of thousands stranded in many parts of Bangladesh and neighbouring India.

Refugees decry Title 42 as ‘absurd excuse’ as it stays in place

Refugees decry Title 42 as ‘absurd excuse’ as it stays in place

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

The Biden administration was set to end a border policy called 'Title 42' on Monday, but a US district judge blocked plans to lift the policy last Friday.

Palestinian-American student snubs Blinken at graduation ceremony

Palestinian-American student snubs Blinken at graduation ceremony

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

Palestinian-American student Nooran Alhamdan refused to shake hands with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, during her graduation ceremony from Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

Ukraine war: Kyiv residents attempt to return to normal

Ukraine war: Kyiv residents attempt to return to normal

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

Despite those Russian gains in Donbas, people in Ukraine are talking of winning the war with Russia and reclaiming their lost land.

Documentary | Why an activist campaigned for 15 years against Toronto’s illegal billboards | Witness

Documentary | Why an activist campaigned for 15 years against Toronto’s illegal billboards | Witness

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

Dave Meslin, a 47-year-old Canadian activist, is known for his campaigns to defend public space from commercial interests.

UN: More than 100 million people forcibly displaced in the world

UN: More than 100 million people forcibly displaced in the world

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

More than 100 million people have been driven from their homes around the world, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) says, citing new data about those escaping violence, conflict, persecution and human rights violations.

Uganda detains opposition politician urging protests over prices

Uganda detains opposition politician urging protests over prices

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

An opposition politician in Uganda has been detained, while protesting against high food and fuel prices, for the second time in a week.

Denmark, Scotland detect first monkeypox virus cases

Denmark, Scotland detect first monkeypox virus cases

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

Denmark has registered its first incidence of infection with monkeypox in an adult male who had returned from a trip to Spain, according to the Danish health ministry.

After 3 months of war in Ukraine, what’s next? | The Stream

After 3 months of war in Ukraine, what’s next? | The Stream

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

It has been three months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and things that looked certain back then, don’t now.

Ukraine's president pleads to World Economic Forum for help

Ukraine's president pleads to World Economic Forum for help

Al Jazeera, 24 May 2022

The conflict in Ukraine dominated day one of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the world's richest and most powerful individuals via videolink, and appealed for billions more in financia...